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Second Chance Act<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The Second Chance Act is Indiana\u2019s new criminal record expungement law. You can find details pertaining to this law by reviewing \u201cSealing and Expunging Conviction Records\u201d, Indiana Code 35-38-9<\/a>. Criminal record expungement allows those with past criminal records to block their criminal history from the general public. Although their records are not destroyed, they are hidden from common background checkers, such as landlords, loan officers, employers, private individuals, and similar parties. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to have your criminal records expunged, you must\npetition the state by filling out an application. The application process involves a series of\npetitions, paperwork, deadlines, and strict requirements. In fact, just one\nsimple spelling error can jeopardize a petition\u2019s approval, thus causing the\napplicant to lose their opportunity to expunge their criminal records forever.\nThat is because a person can only apply for criminal record expungement ONCE in\ntheir lifetime; and if for some reason, a single line is skipped or a deadline\nis missed, the petition is instantly rejected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For these reasons and more, it is standard practice to retain the services of a licensed and experienced Indianapolis criminal record expungement lawyer<\/a> for help with the entire process, including determining your eligibility. In fact, before doing anything else, your first step is to contact an expungement attorney to have your eligibility evaluated. You see, not everyone qualifies for criminal record expungement; there are several detailed and complex prerequisites for being eligible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Section 1 of the Second Chance Act permits an arrest record\nto be expunged if a) the arrest did not result in a conviction, b) the arrest\nresulted in a convicted that was later vacated on appeal, as well as, a) the person\nis not currently involved in a pretrial diversion program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Misdemeanor charges, as well as, Class D felonies (crimes\ncommitted prior to July 1, 2014) and Level 6 felonies (crimes committed post\nJune 30, 2014) that were reduced to a misdemeanor, can be expunged if a) 5\nyears have passed since the conviction date, b) the person has no pending\ncriminal charges, c) the person paid all fines, fees, court costs, and any\norder restitution, in full, d) the person has not been convicted of any\nadditional crime in the past 5 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Class D and Level 6 felony charges can be expunged if a) 8\nyears have passed since the conviction date, b) the person has no pending\ncriminal charges, c) the person paid all fines, fees, court costs, and any\norder restitution, in full, d) the person has not been convicted of any\nadditional crime in the past 8 years. Under Chapter 35-38-9 of the Indiana Second\nChance law, sex crimes and violent crimes are not eligible for expungement. Additionally,\nofficial misconduct, homicide, and human\/sexual trafficking convictions cannot\nbe expunged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public officials and those with violent felonies may be\nexpunged if a) 10 years have passed since the conviction date, b) the person has\nno pending criminal charges, c) the person paid all fines, fees, court costs,\nand any order restitution, in full, d) the person has not been convicted of any\nadditional crime in the past 10 years, e) the state prosecutor approves the\nexpungement in writing. Even if all of these requirements are met, the court\nstill might deny expungement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Second Chance Act permits records of pretrial diversion\nprograms to be expunged since, upon completion, the state dismisses the charges\nand the record is the same as an arrest that didn\u2019t result on a conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call The Law Office of David E. Lewis at 317-636-7514<\/strong> if you would like to petition for restricted access or criminal record expungement in Indianapolis. We are happily provide free initial consultations to discuss your case without any out-of-pocket obligations. And our rates start as low as $850!<\/strong> We are eager to help you reform your criminal record so that you can have the quality of life you and your loved ones deserve. Call 317-636-7514 to schedule an appointment, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Second Chance Act is something important to anyone with a past criminal record in Indiana. It is a new beginning for those whose lives are affected by a previous conviction. If you fit into one of these categories, this … Continue reading Eligibility<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Examples of primary eligibility requirements for the current\nIndiana Second Chance Act:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
✏ Arrest Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
✏ Misdemeanor Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
✏ Felony Records (Non-Violent)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
✏ Public Officials and Violent Felonies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
✏ Pretrial Diversion Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Criminal Record Expungement Legal Assistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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